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Beaumont, from Bury, Lancashire, pleaded guilty to one count of assault and nine counts of indecent assault against two children and a woman between 1986 and 1996.

He was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment Friday at Manchester Minshull Crown Court.

Beaumont would undress his victims before inserting hypodermic needles into his victim's arms, neck and genitals

As part of enquiries, it was revealed Beaumont had previously been convicted for similar offences dating back 30 years in Scotland.

Speaking after the sentence, Detective Constable Debra Gallagher, from Bury's Specialist Protective Services team said: 'In my career as a detective I have never dealt with a case as unusual at this one and I will never comprehend how anyone could use such tragic circumstances to manipulate and abuse people.

'Beaumont went to extreme lengths to convince these victims they could have radiation poisoning by spinning a web of lies including a false identity of working for the Ministry of Defence.

Beaumont convinced his victims that they had been poisoned by radiation after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster

'He even placed the Geiger counter in the room to make his examinations appear legitimate and told the victims the samples would be sent away for tests.

'Beaumont was able to carry out these sickening assaults which were uncomfortable and painful by abusing their trust and scarring them.

'These victims had no reason to doubt him and were extremely vulnerable.

'It took huge bravery coming forward to police and words can't begin to describe what they have been through.

At Minshull Street Crown Court, Judge Paul Lawton was told that Beaumont had convictions for more than 40 similar offences he carried out in Scotland during the 1970s and 1980s

'They should be incredibly proud of themselves for the courage they have shown throughout this case.

'I can only hope this sentencing today has gone some way to providing them with comfort.'

Beaumount claimed to be a trainee minister with the Church of Scotland, however a spokesperson denied this.

They said: 'We have checked our historical records and are unable to locate any reference to this individual or establish any connection he may have had to the Church.'